Bike challenge gives research a leg up

This story by Jennifer Patterson, Times Union, appeared on Friday, September 13th, 2013.

“For cyclist and self-professed tree-hugger Stacey Hughes, 30-plus miles on bike is a walk — or, ride — in the park.

Hughes regularly bikes from her home near the University at Albany to work at National Grid’s Broadway office, which is about a 14-mile round trip.

She recently challenged four male co-workers — Michael Rooney, Patrick Esposito, Donald Thompson and David Naske — to ride 32 miles with her through scenic yet “hilly” Washington County as part of the third annual Aptails CF Cycle for Life, held on Aug. 25 to benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.”